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In 2013, the Global Shark Attack File logged 122 shark attacks worldwide — 350.4% above the historical annual average. 13 were fatal (10.7%). United States accounted for the most incidents that year, with 60.
Total recorded
122
Fatal
13
Fatality rate
10.7%
Global avg 21.1%
vs. annual avg
350% above
Hist. avg 27.1/yr
| Country | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| United States | 60 |
| Australia | 20 |
| South Africa | 8 |
| Bahamas | 7 |
| Reunion | 3 |
| Species | Recorded incidents |
|---|---|
| Tiger shark | 9 |
| White shark | 9 |
| Bull shark | 5 |
| 3' shark | 4 |
| Nurse shark | 3 |
Counts based on the species field in the Global Shark Attack File. Species identification in incident reports is not always reliable.
Shark Data Lab